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Trout is a highly coveted freshwater fish. They’re incredibly delightful to catch, and when caught, they taste fantastic as well as able to thrive in a variety of settings. There’s almost certainly a non-native trout species in the water whether you’re out at sea, floating down a river, or cruising around a lake. All trout … Read more

As we got more civilized, our sharks started to touch some part of our brains that we had forgotten about. Some people find the idea of swimming with a shark terrifying, yet it is a reality for millions of unsuspecting individuals every year. In Florida’s beaches, both tourists and locals alike flock in droves, perhaps … Read more

The dolphin is arguably the most intriguing of all the ocean’s creatures. The dolphin is a truly amazing marine mammal renowned for its acrobatic acts and insatiable curiosity. So, how much do you know about the various kinds of dolphins that explore our planet’s waters and rivers? We’ll give you a taste of 25 of … Read more

Little, destructive bugs that feed on plant foliage, ruining the leaves of many beautiful plants, trees, and shrubs, Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) are a common sight. Green and gold iridescent coloring distinguish Japanese beetles from ordinary insects. White grubs live in the earth before emerging to wreak havoc on garden plants, and colorful, gleaming beetles … Read more

Ginkgo biloba is a gorgeous deciduous tree with huge fan-shaped leaves that turn a dazzling buttery yellow color in the autumn. On this tall, elegant shade tree, the unusual ginkgo tree leaves create dense foliage and form a pyramidal crown. Ginkgo trees grow in loamy, well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade, and in growing … Read more